Includes physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, respiratory therapists.

This bill amends the public health law to include physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, respiratory therapists, respiratory therapy technicians, and recreational therapists within the existing statutory staffing standards for nursing homes. It specifies that nursing homes must maintain daily average staffing hours equal to 3.5 hours of care per resident per day, with certain hours to be provided by specific types of care providers.

Includes physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, respiratory therapists.

This bill amends the public health law to include physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, respiratory therapists, respiratory therapy technicians, and recreational therapists within the existing statutory staffing standards for nursing homes. It specifies that nursing homes must maintain daily average staffing hours equal to 3.5 hours of care per resident per day, with certain hours to be provided by specific types of care providers.